Ryan White and Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

Ryan White and Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

October 2, 2017

TARGET Center

Latinos, who comprise 17% of the U.S. population, bear a disproportionate HIV/AIDS burden. In 2014, Latinos represented 24 percent of new HIV diagnoses. Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) represent the majority of Latino HIV and AIDS cases (84%). Overall, Latino HIV cases declined from 2005 to 2014 but increased among Latino MSM.

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Hispanic/Latino men had a viral suppression rate (85.9%) that was higher than the national RWHAP average (83.4%) but rates lagged for younger men and those with unstable housing. The retention in care average (82.4%) was comparable to the national RWHAP average (80.6%).

Latinas had a higher retention in care percentage (86.6%) than the national RWHAP average (80.6%) while viral suppression (85.2%) was relatively consistent with the national RWHAP average (83.4%).

Latinos and HIV/AIDS

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day is October 15) is To Defeat HIV You’re a Superhero. Use Your Superpowers. The purpose of this awareness day is to reach Latino/Hispanic communities, promote HIV testing, and provide HIV prevention information and access to care.